Jesse Randall Adams, age 66, of Washington Court House, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Adena Medical Center. Born August 28, 1957, in Washington Court House, he was the son of Violet Shoemaker Adams of Washington Court House and the late William Adams Sr. He served in in the Army National Guard for six years after high school and retired from the Mead Corporation. In addition to his mother, he is survived by siblings, Suzette McFadden, Christopher Adams and Bill Adams. Also...

Deron Eldon Wayne Crawford, age 57, of Sabina passed suddenly but peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after a short and valiant battle with cancer. Deron was the son of the late Paul Wayne Crawford and Evelyn June (Burton) Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his cherished sister Stephanie Crawford. Deron is survived by his aunts, Evonne (Carl) Crawford and MaryAnn (Donny) Burton; as well as many cousins he loved. David (Kay) Vandervort, Jody Trout, and...

Wesley Clay Wright, age 31, of Clarksville, passed peacefully at the University of Cincinnati on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  Born at Bethesda North on September 4, 1992, he was the son of Amy (Tim) Houseman of Clarksville and David (Sherry Reich) Wright of New Vienna.  In addition to his parents, Wesley is survived by siblings: Andrew Houseman of Wilmington and Allison ‘AJ’ (Seth Stiverson) Houseman of Lebanon.  Also left to cherish his memory are grandparents:...

Jason Craig Beam, 45, of Sabina, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on April 11, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1978, in Washington Court House and grew up in Sabina, Ohio. Jason was happiest when surrounded by his family, especially his nieces and nephews.  Jason was often quiet and known for his kind and patient nature.  Jason was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia nearly two years ago and fought this disease with bravery and determination until...

Roy E. Kingery, Jr., age 67, of South Plymouth, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital.  Born on July 7, 1956, he was the son of the late Roy E. ‘Trapper’ and Lucy Mae (Miller) Kingery, Sr.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Holbert Kingery.  The two were united in marriage on December 11, 1981.  Roy worked for many years at Palm Harbor, and most recently for Clawson Farms. He loved to tinker and was always...

Leo E. ‘Gene’ Shaw, age 97, of Xenia, passed away on April 3, 2024 at Soin Medical Center. He was born in Waverly on September 17, 1926, to Frank and Lucy Waggoner Shaw.  Lew was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Shaw; son, Larry Shaw; as well as both parents and seven siblings.  He is survived by children: Peggy (Bill) Thompson of Atlanta, GA, Nancy (Ric) Matson and Fred (Vickie Brewer) Shaw, all of Xenia.  Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren:...

Edwin Charles Osborn, age 65, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly while in Louisiana on March 9, 2024. Born on March 24, 1958, Ed was the son of Charles and Jane Osborn.  An over the road trucker, Ed was devoted to traveling the road.  When at home, he enjoyed spending quality with his granddaughters and great grandchildren, going out for a good meal, calling to laugh with some friends and any excuse to devour a white cake with buttercream frosting. Thoughtful, loving, fun,...

Mr. Charles Ronald “Ron” Stewart, age 84, of Englewood, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Born May 12, 1939, in Sabina, Ohio, he was the son of the late Floyd and Ruth Lancen Stewart.   He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Tagg (Jim) and one brother, William Stewart, and one brother in-law, Don Jackson. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Karen Stevens Stewart, married September 14, 1974, and...

Curtis L. Parks, age 59, of Lynchburg, passed unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Born March 16, 1965, in Clinton County, he was the son of the late Morris ‘Joe’ and Mary Ellis Parks.  Curtis was a 1983 graduate of Wilmington High School and went on to serve in the Army for 8 years.  Following his service, he worked at ABX for 28 years and had been a driver for R+L for the last 8 years. Curtis loved ‘sitting and thinking’ on his back...

Robert Therald Kirk Sr., age 99, of Montgomery, Highland, and Clinton Counties in Ohio, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 15, 2024. He was born May 31, 1924, in Clinton County, Ohio son of the late James Edward Kirk and Mary Kirk. He was the youngest of 4 siblings and the last to go. His siblings were Lionel Kirk, Mildred Seaman, and Edward Dale Kirk (Rose Kirk). He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kirk, grandchildren Tanner Kirk, Brittany Kirk, and great...